DISINFO: Dependency on US has devastated Ukraine
SUMMARY
The US interference in Ukraine’s politics has brought consequences comparable to nuclear bombardment which killed almost a half of Ukraine’s population. If Kyiv had pursued policies independent from the US, Ukraine would have become a rich country. It would have turned into the most developed European energy hub, and Crimea would have become a rich region attractive to Russian tourists. However, Ukraine was ruled by fools, and Zelenskyy turned out to be the dumbest of all. One has to be very dumb to get in conflict with Russia and hope for US assistance.
RESPONSE
Recurrent pro-Kremlin narrative, challenging Ukraine’s statehood and trying to blame the West for the Russian invasion of Ukraine by painting Ukraine as a puppet of the West.
Ukraine is a sovereign state with a democratically elected government and its own foreign and security policy. The country is not controlled by the US, EU or any other foreign organisation or government. Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected by most of the world but have been violated by Russia since 2014. Western countries are only supporting lethal military aid and financial aid to Ukraine for the country’s efficient self-defence against the unprovoked Russian invasion.
The ‘lost sovereignty’ is one of the five major recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives. As explained in our analysis, it has also gained a special significance in the attempts of pro-Kremlin outlets to justify military aggression against Ukraine.